Kraków Surpassed Warsaw: Where in Poland the Highest Salaries Are in October 2025

The Average Salary Level in Poland

Kraków has overtaken Warsaw for the first time in terms of average salary, showing 11,160.39 zlotys in October 2025. This occurred against a backdrop of a general increase in the average salary across the country, which amounted to 8,865.12 zlotys, 6.6% higher than a year ago. The average salary increase in Kraków reached 9.2%, which is also a significant indicator.

Warsaw remains in second place for average salary, with an average income of 10,606.89 zlotys. Gdańsk occupies the third place with a salary of 10,370.97 zlotys. The lowest salary level is recorded in Gorzów Wielkopolski, where it stands at 7,510 zlotys. The second and third lowest salary figures are in Białystok (7,584.90 zlotys) and Kielce (7,731.93 zlotys), respectively. The difference between the highest salary in Kraków and the lowest in Gorzów Wielkopolski is 3,650.39 zlotys.

Popular Job Vacancies Among Ukrainians

During the first nine months of 2025, Ukrainians actively sought job vacancies in the logistics and packaging sectors. 49% of Ukrainian citizens chose jobs as packers and sorters. Other popular employment options included:

• Agricultural work and food processing (11.2%)
• Unskilled labor in industry (9.96%)
• Technical unskilled jobs (9.5%)
• Work in meat and fish processing (9.47%)

This data indicates a shift in the Polish labor market, where Kraków confidently leads in salary levels while other cities continue to demonstrate varying indicators in this sector.

The increase in average salary in Kraków may indicate economic changes in the region that could affect the city's attractiveness to investors and workers. This may also be related to infrastructure development, an increase in job vacancies in various sectors, and improved quality of life. As Kraków continues to attract attention, it is important to monitor further changes in the labor market and their impact on the Polish economy as a whole.